Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property ownership and transfer in England and Wales. Defines legal estates in land and establishes basic requirements for property contracts.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies that contracts for sale of land must be in writing and sets out formal requirements for contract validity, particularly under Section 2.
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles, transfer processes, and establishes priority of interests in registered land.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulates property descriptions, mandates disclosure requirements, and prevents misleading practices in property transactions.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how and when third parties may acquire rights under property contracts.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets requirements for identity verification and due diligence in property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Housing Act 2004: Establishes requirements for property conditions and health and safety standards in residential properties.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections when one party to the contract is acting as a consumer rather than a business.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Governs the tax implications and requirements for property sales, including calculation and payment of stamp duty.
